“That’s right! Check the kitchen if you

don’t believe me,” Lisbeth replied with a smile.

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“No, I believe you! I just… I just can’t help but think you’re too kind to me. I’m already getting really nervous,” I admitted.

1 couldn’t understand why a family so high in the hierarchy would do so much for a mere tailor. Even if my designs were exceptional, the Kenways could have easily found other fashion designers.

“Don’t be nervous, dear. I simply like you. You’re very pleasant,” she said warmly.

“T–Thank you, ma’am.” I honestly couldn’t believe my luck.

While Lisbeth changed into her usual clothes, I texted Jean

Me: [Is Chef Remy taking a leave today at The Oriole?]

How did you know? He has five days off a month. As long as he applies for leave

he said could come to

Oh my God!

noticed my

trying to come up with

Remy’s

too nice to me, Madame Kenway. I can’t help but feel nervous. I mean, growing up, very few people were ever nice to me. Not even my family, you know. They didn’t love me. But I’m sure you

has been nothing but kind to me. It feels like I’m in a dream, “I confessed, letting

hand reassuringly. “Sweetie, you’re a good girl who’s been dealt an unfair hand in life. Just hearing

mind, I can be your family. You’ll have one more person who

up in my eyes. “I… I… I

it, dear. One day you’ll understand why the universe brought us together,” she said warmly, though her words

I frowned. What?

is ready, ma’am,”

lunch! Let’s see if it’s to your liking.”

about to follow her when a thought struck me. “Um, is Mr. Kenway home? I’ve

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